Now hiring: Prep Primary Form Adviser (Year 5) Employment Terms: Full-Time, 8 Month Contract Start date: Nov 2026 End date: June 2027 We are currently seeking a Prep Primary Form Adviser (Year 5) who will be teaching a full course load which also includes Form Advising (Homeroom teacher) and co-curriculars. Prep School Teachers educate students in grades SK to 7. They demonstrate passion and diligence in their core subjects and interdisciplinary learning across the Humanities, Sciences, Languages, Physical Education, The Arts, English, Design and Mathematics. Their role involves planning, reviewing and revising curriculum as part of the department teams, as well as implementing approaches to teaching in learning that are student-centered and skills-based. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Academic - Prepare and implement lesson plans and assessment pieces following IB-PYP and College guidelines; - Employ best practices for teaching students at the primary division level; - Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, assemblies and various professional development opportunities; - Collaborate with our PYP IB Coordinator to develop units of work; - Collaborate with colleagues within the division and beyond, with humility and openness to feedback on all aspects of the role, from students, parents and colleagues; - Participate fully and collaboratively in a shared approach to weekly routines and processes. Advising - Advisers are the main point of contact for their class and provide pastoral care on a daily basis. - The adviser is the point person between families and the school, with an eye to support a student's overall progress and wellbeing. Co-curricular and Supervisory - Lead with skill, passion and enthusiasm within our co-curricular program, including the arts and athletics; - UCC students benefit from a robust co-curricular program including athletics. Many teams have the opportunity to participate in weekend and CAIS tournaments. Some CAIS weekend tournaments are out of province; - Supervision duty as assigned. Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: - Both a Bachelor's degree and a Bachelor of Education; - Teachers' Qualifications in Primary-Junior; - Minimum 1-3 years experience in Primary-Junior educational setting; - Practicum or teaching experience with Primary-Junior students; - Maintains accurate records, plans assessments within policies, utilizes learning; management systems, and demonstrates subject matter expertise; - Demonstrates commitment to justice, fairness, equity, and values diversity to create an inclusive community, addressing issues related to bias and prejudice; - Possesses a collaborative disposition, excellent interpersonal and communication skills; - Designs lessons to address diverse needs, styles, and interests, fostering problem-solving and lifelong learning; - Demonstrated an ongoing commitment to personal growth and professional development; - Understanding of educational policies, procedures, and administrative processes; - Ability to assist with administrative tasks, such as record - keeping, grading and organizing classroom materials; - Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems; - Awareness of handling and maintenance of physical teaching aids, equipment, and resources; - Awareness of privacy and data protection protocols when dealing with student information; - Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills to create engaging and effective lesson plans; - Ability to analyze student performance and provide appropriate feedback; - Emotional resilience to manage diverse student needs and behaviours; - Work is primarily conducted in a classroom setting; - Regular interaction with students, teachers and parents; - May involve occasional extra curricular activities such as field trips or parent teaching meetings. What We Offer - Unparalleled opportunities for professional development including workshops, networking sessions, a leadership program, and visiting experts and scholars; - Flexibility to substitute statutory holidays in recognition of diverse religious and cultural practices; - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, including health care and lifestyle spending accounts; - Pension plan, generous vacation time, self-funded sabbaticals, parental leave top-up; - Significant support for personal and family wellbeing and mental health, including the Employee and Family Assistance Program; - Paid volunteer time off for involvement in the communities that matter to you; - Social events for colleagues and their families; - Collaborative and supportive team members and colleagues; - Free on-campus parking. This job is for an existing vacancy. This position follows the faculty salary grid, which is determined by qualifications and years of teaching experience. The hiring range for this role is $77,221 to $121,547, with final placement based on qualifications and years of teaching experience. The faculty salary grid extends beyond this hiring range for educators with additional years of experience and qualifications. For more information about the full grid, please visit our careers page: https://careers.ucc.on.ca/ Please apply on ADP by Wednesday,10th June 2026. We thank all candidates in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Artificial intelligence tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and selection process. To learn more about UCC, please visit ucc.on.ca and https://careers.ucc.on.ca/